9.09
  1. Bell Task: set weekly goals (academic, attendance, personal)
  2. Making observations - observations vs inferences and qualitative vs quantitative data

9.10
  1. Bell Task: view the video clip on how helicopters work. Identify 3 things that a pilot can control while flying
(aren't you glad we aren't starting with manipulating real helicopters first:))
  1. Begin the Paper Helicopter Challenge (adapted from the p.h.e)
  2. Determine our variables, establish baseline data

9.11
  1. Bell Task: Write 3 to 5 sentences explaining what a variable is.
  2. Complete the Paper Helicopter Challenge; share findings and propose next steps.

9.12
  1. Bell task: Copy the quote "Making the simple complicated is commonplace. Making the complicated simple, that is creativity." Write what this quote means to you (you may quietly talk to classmates for ideas).
  2. Review the purpose and results of the helicopter challenge
  3. Force and Motion review to prepare for Rubber band Cannons

9.13
  1. Bell Task: weekly reflection and review
  2. rubber band cannon "play day" (if you want to make a similar rubber band cannon at home, check out this simple rubber band cannon )